Perceptions of eating disorder diagnoses and body image issues in four male cases in Singapore

Journal of Eating Disorders

Kelly Ann Zainal¹  Evelyn Boon¹  Stephen W. Touyz² 

[1] Department of Psychiatry, Singapore General Hospital;School of Psychology, University of Sydney;

关键词: Male;    Case report;    Body image;    Eating disorder;    Anorexia nervosa;    Bulimia nervosa;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40337-017-0159-x

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background Despite the increasing number of patients presenting for treatment, little is still known about male eating disorders cases. The current study presents four male eating disorder cases presented to our specialized treatment facility in Singapore. Case presentation Cases 1, 2 and 3 are homosexual males in their twenties and thirties who presented with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Case 4 is a heterosexual male in his twenties diagnosed with binge eating disorder. All four cases expressed body image dissatisfaction, fat phobia and fear of weight gain. Additionally, all of them sought treatment because of comorbid psychiatric conditions or parental wishes. Premorbid obesity and homosexual orientation may be potential risk factors for males in developing eating disorders. Conclusions These findings suggest that more exploration needs to be done for males diagnosed with eating disorders, particularly in the Asian society. A deeper understanding into factors associated with symptom presentation and treatment-seeking behaviors would greatly assist in informing the direction and focus of treatment in the region.

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